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RX51 ODE

2001 Opel Zafira

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,030 mi
Last recorded154,030 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 ODE
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 154,030 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 154,030 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 154,024 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

oil leak rear pads low

Pass 18 Sep 2015 140,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine has oil leak

front tyres worn inner-outer edge

rear registration plate deteriorated

rear tyres worn inner edge, perished

Fail 19 Sep 2014 125,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 125,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2013 111,038 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 100,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

slight deterioation in rear exhaust silencer

Pass 9 Sep 2011 89,965 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 83,586 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 83,586 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 76,957 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 76,957 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 70,705 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 63,821 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 54,703 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 54,703 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira?

Based on 30,915 MOT tests across 2,371 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,494
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,571
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,367
position lamp(s) not working 930
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 791
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RX51 ODE is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2001 Opel Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 93,144 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Opel Zafira fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX51 ODE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Opel Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RX51 ODE is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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